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NHTSA safety recall

Recall 99V363000: TRAILER HITCHES

SEAHAWK RECREATIONAL VEHICLES · Reported to NHTSA Dec 29, 1999

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Units potentially affectedThe manufacturer's own estimate of how many vehicles or items of equipment may contain the defect. It is not a count of failures, and not every unit in the range is necessarily affected.
850
Model years coveredModel years in our database that NHTSA matched to this campaign. Whether an individual vehicle is covered still depends on its VIN.
4
Models covered
2
Grouped from the model years above
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 29, 1999
Production Nov 1, 1995 – Dec 31, 1996

What this recall covers

NHTSA's campaign record, quoted as published

The defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE TRAILER HITCH CONNECTION FRAME MOUNTS CAN ROTATE FORE AND AFT AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING PULLED.

The risk

THIS WILL LEAD TO EVENTUAL DESTRUCTION OF THE PIN BOX SUPPORT, WITH EXCESSIVE ROTATION AFFECTING THE DRIVEABILITY OF THE TOW VEHICLE.

The remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STEEL T-PLATE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE CHANNEL CROSS MEMBER AND ADD ADDITIONAL EXTERIOR STABILIZER BARS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 5, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SEAHAWK AT 1-800-289-8787. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.

Campaign details

Identifiers and dates as filed with NHTSA

Manufacturer
SEAHAWK RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Manufacturer's campaign number
Not recorded
NHTSA campaign number
99V363000
Units potentially affected
850
Report received
Dec 29, 1999
Production range
Nov 1, 1995 – Dec 31, 1996
Campaign type
Vehicle
Federal safety standard (FMVSS)
Not recorded

Vehicles covered

4 model years across 2 models

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.